FOR ITS LATEST SHOW, VUITTON TOOK THE COLLECTION TO THE MIHO MUSEUM AND COLLABORATED WITH JAPANESE DESIGNER KANSAI YAMAMOTO

The fashion industry has always been tied up in one way or another with other aesthetic pursuits like art and architecture, and no brand has explored those intersections as ardently in the past decade as Louis Vuitton. The brand has collaborated with legendary architect Frank Gehry on both buildings and accessories, and this weekend, LV took its Cruise 2018 show on the road to the I.M. Pei-designed Miho Museum outside Kyoto, Japan. The clothes reflected designer Nicolas Ghesquiere's twin interests in both architecture and Japanese culture, and the results were beautiful.

We have yet to locate any side-shot images of the bags, which are more readily available during the traditional fashion week shows of spring and fall, but because of the kinds of bags Vuitton shows, many of them are plenty visible from the straight-on runway shots. The lineup includes variations on the popular Speedy, as well as circular bags reminiscent of hat boxes and flap bags adorned with cartoon faces, created alongside legendary Japanese designer Kansai Yamamoto. Check them all out below.

A new ad campaign has arrived, which gives a sneak peak on the new bags introduced for the Cruise 2017 Collection. So what do we see?

Well, all new bags that have been recently introduced are back with new decoration, quilting and hardware. We can feel that Gucci has put a lot of love designing these accessories.

The new Gucci GG Marmont Shoulder Bag is made with new Cubic pattern and studs, the Gucci Sylvie Signature Bag in our favorite baby blue shade and printed with summer flowers. Now carry these when entering the rainy and snowy seasons, it will put some smiles on people’s faces – positive fashion!

For now, just enjoy the images. If you are seeking for the details, don’t worry; we will feature them one by one later on. We will sip some thee and coffee and shit shat all about bags until we get fed up. Uhh, can we get fed up of bags? Nahhh…

There’s no denying how ethereally beautiful Alessandro Michele’s Cruise 2016 collection for Gucci is, what with the lineup of pussy-bow blouses, pleated skirts and the frilliest of chiffon dresses in the most faded of pastel hues, decorated with embroidery, lace and all things nice. Yes, it’s like your little girl playing princess dress-up, albeit one that’s definitely more Margot than Margaret.

While the RTW can be described as ‘soft’, the accessories, from bags to shoes to jewellery are decidedly ‘hard’, all statement pieces in their own right from metallic leather booties to heirloom-inspired rings all depicting creatures of mythology. And then there are the bags that range from over-the-top feminine to a modern piece with antiqued details and a tote that’s actually unisex, because in Michele’s imagined world of Gucci, the girls and boys do dress somewhat alike.

IMAGE: KEVIN TACHMAN, GUCCI

First up, the Dionysus, which you first saw from the Italian house’s F/W15 collection. Whilst the first versions come almost entirely in GG Supreme Canvas with contrasting suede interiors (or emblazoned with a bee or a snake), this one for Cruise 2016 comes made entirely of leather, with Blooms (that’s Gucci-speak for the geranium floral Michele is so fond of) printed onto the leather. Available in Emerald Green orRuby Red, the Dionysus Blooms bags are sized 30 cm across by 21 cm (a smaller one comes in at 28 cm by 17 cm), a good size for a city bag for one on the go.

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If that, however, is much too subdued for you (I did say the bags were all statement pieces in their own right), how about the Dionysus Arabesque? The detailed design is first cut out of leather before it is sewn onto the GG Supreme Canvas for a bag that’s not only a guaranteed head-turner but one that would work well with any modern minimalist outfit as well. Besides the Black, there’s also another in Hibiscus Red that I do think is perfect given the seasonal festivities that are coming up soon.

Next, there’s a full leather sling that while is pretty simple looking, comes detailed with a tiger head clasp that must be derived from another antique that inspired Michele. Available in solid hues or dual-tones, which I have a snapshot of over on Instagram.

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Last but not least, the unisex leather tote from Gucci’s Cruise 2016 collection that I absolutely love. Available in a variety of sizes (the ones above are described as XL and measures 35.5 cm wide by 38 cm in height), I know that the smaller ones do come with an extra shoulder sling, which instantly makes it even more useful as a messenger of sorts.

While I don’t have the full list of prices yet, these bags (along with the RTW, shoes and accessories) have gradually started appearing on Gucci’s shelves in Singapore, so either stay tuned for more updates here or head down to Gucci’s boutiques at Marina Bay Sands, Ngee Ann City and Paragon and have a look for yourself. But let no one touch the large leather tote in Black, it has my name written all over it.

Imagine you enter the Chanel Boutique, all of your favorite handbags from the Cruise 2015 Collection at your fingertips, but you cannot take them all home, you have to choose.

READ: Chanel Cruise 2015 Bag Collection

Though we’re experience a cold January, you don’t mind stocking those Camellia Slippers in your wardrobe. Keep them warm and safe, then take them out when the summer starts and flaunt together with your favorite Chanel handbag.

Or a tote bag, just like this new Chanel Quilted Tote in Pink, embellished with silver CC logo on the front and it comes with interwoven chain link for shoulder or hand carry. A size perfect if you need to store a lot, it’s as good as the Grand Shopping Tote.

Then there’s the new Chanel Flap Bag in blue, what a beauty. And on the right are two Boy Flap Bags sitting next to each other.

Presenting two more Chanel Boy Bags in multicolor, the first one is in tweed with red edges, very attractive. The second one is in brown with golden hardware.

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The number of full handbag collections that Chanel puts out ever year is insane; as soon as one lands in stores, you can be that the next is on its way, complete with a new theme and variations on some aspect of global live. For Chanel Cruise 2015, Dubai was the inspiration, and those Middle Eastern-inspired bags are in a boutique near you this very minute. Below, we've got photos and prices.